See also

Early Childhood Resource Centers in Massachusetts

The program started in 1991 by the Early Education Department, who still runs and funds this grant today. The purpose of these centers is to facilitate the availability and accessibility of early childhood materials and resources statewide. Partnering with libraries has enabled broader access for parents, schools, child care agencies, and other entities involved with early education care and intervention.

These Resource Centers provide education materials that range from professional resource books, parenting books, videos & dvds, teaching curriculum kits, themed picture books, big books, and many other items that are available for borrowing at no charge. Throughout the school year there are also teacher trainings available where professionals can earn early education credits or professional development hours. These trainings vary by location, so please contact the specific location with inquiries.

As of 2017 there are five Early Childhood Resource Centers (ECRC) in Massachusetts.

Further reading

Chalufour, I., & Worth, K. (2003). Discovering nature with young children (The Young Scientist Series). St. Paul, MN: Redleaf press.

Chappell, B. J. (2008). Children helping children with grief: my path to founding the Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Their Families. Troutdale, OR: Newsage Press.

Charner, K., Murphy, M., & Clark, C. (2012). The giant encyclopedia of lesson plans for children 3 to 6: more than 250 lesson plans created by teachers for teachers. Lewisville, NC: Gryphon House.

Ernst, L. L. (2015). The essential lapsit guide: a multimedia how-to-do-it manual and programming guide for stimulating literacy development from 12 to 24 months. Chicago, IL: Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association.

Fein, D. (2016). The activity kit for babies and toddlers at risk: how to use everyday routines to build social and communication skills. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.